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    Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BuxWV 149Download
    The Prelude and Fugue in G minor is a rollicking precursor to the great organ preludes and fugues of J.S. Bach, but instead of two separate movements, it consists of four contrasting sections, the last of which is an exquisite fugue. [7:58] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BuxWV 180Download View Lyrics
    Very spontaneously ornamented chorale treatment with amusing sequences near the end in the accompaniment. Registration: RH Chorale: Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Nasard 3' + Woodfluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4'. [3:39] (a=420 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herzlich thut mich verlangen, BWV 727Download View Lyrics
    Chorale on Hoofwerk Trompette 8' with tremulant; LH Rugpositiv Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' with tremulant; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Original tuning/temperament (Werckmeister I) [1:50] (a=420 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BuxWV 183Download View Lyrics
    Chorale (RP Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Nasat 3' + Octaaf 2' + Sexquialter 2 sterck) as usual ends with an elaborate flourish. Other voices on HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Fluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. [2:32] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV 148Download
    Opens with Hoofdwerk flourishes over organ points in the Pedaal. The next section labeled Allegro is a short transition of a chromatic bent which leads to a fughetta on a repeated note theme, played on the Rugwerk. Then follows a rolling 3/2 section for three voices on HW and PD. Finally a 2-measure passacaglia theme enters in the PD, modulates a few times, and ends with a statement in Bb that shifts smoothly to a Phrygian cadence in the original key. [6:15] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 1117Download View Lyrics
    From the Neumeister Chorale Collection. In three sections: The first is played on the Hauptwerk (Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'); the second is a virtuosic variation with rapid-fire thirty-second notes, also on the Hauptwerk but without the 16' and with the Mixtuur 2-4 Sterck for clarity; the third is a grand coda reinstating the 16' and adding the Cymbeln 4-6 Sterck and Trompete 8' to the Hauptwerk and utilizing the Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Prestant4' + Dulciaan 8' coupled to Pedaal Subbas 16' and Bazuin 16'. [2:2] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bruhns, Nicholas: Prelude and Fugue in G minorDownload
    Nicholas Bruhns studied composition and organ with Dietrich Buxtehude, whose influence is evident from this composition. Thanks to Gernot Wurst for the printed score of the Prelude, to "Organ Morgan" for suggesting the pairing of the fugue, score available here. [3:37] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend', BWV 632Download View Lyrics
    Harmonized Chorale (Hoofdwerk Rohrfluit 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2') followed by a cheerful setting with pedal presenting the chorale in dimunition (HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 Sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Trombone 8'). [1:49] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BuxWV 219Download View Lyrics
    A beautifully decorated Chorale presentation with portions of the melody used in the simple two-voice plus pedal accompaniment.. Registration: RH Chorale on Rugwerk Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' + Sexquialter 2 St.; LH on Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Fluit 4'; Pedal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. [2:8] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist, BWV 614Download View Lyrics
    This is a sad and expressive farewell to the secular old year. Chorale: Hoofdwerk Vox Humana 8'; Rugpositief Holpijp 8'; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8'; Prelude: Hoofdwerk add Bourdon 8' + Tremulant; Rugpositief add Fluit 4' + Tremulant; Pedaal withdraw Holfluit 8', add Prestant 8'. [2:42] (a=420 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in D Major, BuxWV 139Download
    Several contrasting textures and moods show Buxtehude's engaging spontaneity, this Prelude is as close to a recorded improvisation as we could hope for. [5:16] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3.1
    Gigout, Eugène: CantilèneDownload
    No. 12 of 12 Pieces for Organ, it is indeed an "instrumental passage of sustained lyricism." A bit of a novelty really, since the piece was written for three manuals with expression. Gabler Temperament. [3:15] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3.1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736Download View Lyrics
    A funeral piece which celebrates life rather than deploring it. Unusual 24/16 meter, chorale in pedal. The tune is often used on Palm Sunday for the opening procession to the words "All Glory Laud and Honor." [4:29] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in F# minor, BuxWV 146Download
    The first section opens with flourishes on the Hoofdwerk over an organ point in the Pedal; this gives way to a homophonic, hymnlike section using downward-resolving suspensions in 3rds against an occasionally jarring chromatic bass line with one dramatic pause and a concluding flourish. The second section is marked Grave and is a sombre fughetta with a dotted note motive reminiscent of that used in the great G minor Prelude and Fugue. The third section, played on the Rugpositiv, is marked Vivace and involves a playful and syncopated motive with the Pedaal part being pulled down from the Hauptwerk. Though not marked as a section, flourishes recur, so the Hoofdwerk is once again used. [7:12] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue in B minor on a Theme of Corelli, BWV 579Download
    An early fugue based on a theme by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713). Suited to a small 2-manual organ, this was a favorite to practice on my residence organ. [5:5] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11